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Plus: Tour Beyoncé’s hometown this Women’s History Month Share with a friend         Good morning! Hi friends! ☀️ H: 83° | ❄️ L: 71° Today’s newsletter is bittersweet. This will be my last day at COURIER Texas, as I’m moving on to my next opportunity. It’s been the greatest pleasure getting to…

Plus: Why the Senate results took so long to trickle in Share with a friend     Good morning! ☀️ H: 82° | ❄️ L: 69° Last night, I attended Texas state Rep. James Talarico’s watch party up in Austin as the US Senate primary results rolled in. It was a late night (more on…

Plus: Get ready for Election Day Share with a friend         Good morning! Hey, y’all, ☀️ H: 81° | ❄️ L: 66° Sometimes, moments in your work remind you why you do what you do. I had one such moment on Friday, when I got the chance to interview Rev. Dianne Garcia.…

Help today, your voice matters to us Dear reader, This survey will close end-of-day, Monday, March 2, 2026 COURIER HTX is surveying our readers to inform our work for 2026.  Our audience grew significantly last year, and we’d like to learn more about who we’re reaching—and how we can serve you better. Whether you’re new…

Plus: It’s the last day of early voting! Share with a friend         Good morning! Happy Friday! ☀️ H: 83° | ❄️ L: 60° Today’s the last day of early voting! After today, you’ll only be able to cast your vote on Election Day, March 3. There’s a chance you’ll end up…

Plus: Is voter fraud actually that common? Share with a friend         Good morning! Hey y’all ☀️ H: 80° | ❄️ L: 67° Last night, President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union address of his second term. The economy was a hot topic, with Trump saying, “Today, our border…

What’s one thing you’d change about how you get news here? Dear reader, Thank you for being a part of the community we’re building here at COURIER HTX. As a reader supported news organization, you’re at the center of everything we do. Our audience grew significantly last year, and we’d like to learn more about…

Plus: Why this educator is running for the Texas SBOE Share with a friend         Good morning! Happy Monday! ☀️ H: 65° | ❄️ L: 45° On Friday, the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs. Reciprocal tariffs (ranging from 34% on Chinese goods to a 10% baseline tariff on…

Plus: Harris County sees record-level early voting turnout Share with a friend         Good morning! Howdy, 🤠 ☀️ H: 79° | ❄️ L: 67° The Houston Rodeo is just around the corner, and all eyes are usually on what crazy food combinations vendors can come up with. The rodeo recently announced what’s…

Plus: What do Texas elected officials actually do? Share with a friend         Good afternoon, Houston! Long time no see! ☀️ H: 79° | ❄️ L: 67° Early voting kicked off yesterday, with a stacked ballot for most Texans. But what do some of those elected officials on your ballot do? Our…

Plus: 5 Black Texas authors to read year-round Share with a friend         Good morning! Happy Friday! ☀️ H: 76° | ❄️ L: 64° Do you know how busy this Tuesday is? Feb. 17 marks: 🎉 Mardi Gras 🌕 Start of Lunar New Year ☪️ Start of Ramadan And it’s the first…

Plus: The real stories behind Houston’s 5 nicknames Share with a friend         Good morning! Happy Wednesday! ☀️ H: 77° | ❄️ L: 61° Have you ever wanted to name an ex of yours after a pretty…unsavory creature? For just $10, Endless Love at the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences lets you…

Plus: Q&A with Texas Dems running for US Senate Share with a friend         Good morning! What’s up, party people! ☀️ H: 76° | ❄️ L: 62° I hope everyone was able to enjoy some of the gorgeous weather we had over the weekend! I went up to Austin for the day…

Plus: What did James ​Talarico spend six figures on? Share with a friend         Good morning! Happy Friday! ☀️ H: 76° | ❄️ L: 53° It was Wednesday night, and I was firmly snuggled into my couch, watching “The Real Housewives of New York” and working on my latest needlepoint project. A…

Plus: Which Houstonians took home a Grammy? Share with a friend   Editor’s note: Our Monday edition was sent late Sunday night by mistake. If you missed it—including our guide on Texans’ rights around ICE—you can find the web version here. We’re sorry for the mix-up.       Good morning! Happy hump day! ☀️…

Plus: After 11 months, CD 18 finally has a rep Share with a friend     Good morning! It’s Monday; let’s get it. ☀️ H: 65° | ❄️ L: 54° Today is the last day to register to vote in the March primaries! This year’s midterms have lots of important races on the ballot: US…

Plus: Abbott halts visas for foreign workers at Texas universities Share with a friend     Good morning! Hey, y’all, ☀️ H: 53° | ❄️ L: 34 There’s been a lot of heavy news this week. Moments like this can bring up feelings of hopelessness and sadness, but there are lots of ways you can…

Plus: Are you ready for robot-made meals? Share with a friend     Good morning! Hey, y’all, ☀️ H: 56° | ❄️ L: 36 A tense scene played out at Houston City Hall this week as roughly 100 people packed City Council chambers to demand the city cut ties with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The…

Plus: Want to be in a local art exhibit? Here’s how Share with a friend     Good morning! Good morning, y’all! ☀️ H: 38° | ❄️ L: 24 It’s my 27th birthday tomorrow, and the only gift I want is for you to forward this newsletter to a friend! It would mean the world…

Plus: See which Houston restaurants made the James Beard cut! Share with a friend     Good morning! Happy Friday y’all! ☀️ H: 66° | ❄️ L: 55° You probably opened this email sometime between 9 and 11 this morning. But are you an early riser who wants the news as soon as you wake…

Plus: Paxton called for an end to DEI—on MLK Day. Share with a friend     Good morning! On a day when Houstonians joined together to celebrate how far we’ve come, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was busy releasing a legal opinion calling for the state to get rid of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives…

Plus: Can James Talarico tackle the big guys? Share with a friend     Good morning! I’ll keep it short and sweet today, since I know it’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day and you’re probably gearing up to enjoy the holiday at our historic Unity Parade or with a day of service! I just wanted…

Plus: You’ve got two weeks left to win $50! Share with a friend     Good morning! Everytown for Gun Safety released its 2026 state gun law rankings. Let’s take a closer look at some of the stats. 3 of the 5 worst mass shootings since 2015 have taken place in Texas Texas colleges and…

Plus: Are you faster than an 11-year-old? Share with a friend     Good morning! The best bagels aren’t just found in the bodegas of New York City. Houston has a surprising number of spots where you can grab a hot bacon, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel, and we’ve got some of the…

Plus: Could you run a marathon in under two hours? Share with a friend     Good morning! The results are in: The participants of the 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon are 100% faster than those of us who hung out on the couch this weekend. All jokes aside, congrats to Zouhair Talbi for winning and…

Plus: Need some last-minute ideas for things to do this weekend? Share with a friend     Good morning! Be honest: Are your pockets hurting after the holidays? With Texas families spending on average around $720 on holiday gifts, it’s safe to say a lot of us are looking to save a few bucks this…

Plus: Here’s your Texas 2026 March primary ballot Share with a friend     Good morning! If you were hoping for a slow start to the week, the news had other plans. This week marks five years since thousands of Americans stormed the US Capitol following Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss. About 120 Texans were charged or convicted…

Plus: What to expect at the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Share with a friend     Good morning! Welcome to 2026! Something many Houstonians look forward to every year is the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. We’ve got more info on what to expect for this year’s show down below. The rodeo won’t…

Plus: 5 ways to get healthy in the new year (that don’t involve losing weight!) Share with a friend     Good morning! Happy almost new year!  I have strong memories of my grandma making us bang pots and pans around the perimeter of our house on New Year’s Eve to welcome in the new…

Plus: What restaurants will be open on Christmas Share with a friend     Good morning! Did you know there’s a slew of new laws going into effect in January? New laws include: 💰 Businesses can have up to $125,000 of inventory exempted from being taxed by entities, including counties, cities, and school districts 👮…